Tube to Tank and Scraps to Bow

My school has GREAT outlets like 10 minutes away from campus. I got this tube top from Guess on clearance for under 10 bucks:

However, having slightly larger than average ta-tas, I'm not a huge fan of tube tops. Luckily though this top came with a matching tie that I decided I could turn into straps!

I know what you are thinking. Adding straps to a strapless shirt? VERY ORIGINAL. HOW EXCITING. Well, all of these may be true but I was so proud of myself! This engaged gal has yet to be domesticized fully yet (i just made that word up I think) and I don't really sew. SO. this was a big deal for me.

I cut, measured, and sewed on some straps during three episodes of the office.

Note to self: learn to sew, AND sew faster.

And then yay straps! Now I don't need to worry about any shirt slipage/ta-ta viewage.

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE.

I had a little bit of strap left over, and the fabric was just TOO cute to waste. So I made a headband!

Cut three different sizes of the ribbon:

Hot glue the ends of the longest piece together

Hot glue it down onto itself,

Do the same with the second to largest piece and then hot glue it on top of the larger one.

Hot glue the shortest piece on top of the two loops,

Hot glue some elastic for the headband on the backside,

Then trim the ends of the ribbon, wrap it around the elastic and hot glue down.

Tada! Cute little bow!

However, since I'm not five I probably shouldn't wear them together. That's a lot of purple polka dots...

I love this...you are so creative! I have a dress that never fit right in the top (opposite problem that you have though lol) so I'm going to try to turn it into a skirt instead. Maybe I should send you pictures & get some ideas from you on what to do!

Super Cute blog!! :) I am your newest follower! I will definitely be keeping an eye on your blog to learn new things!! If you would like to take a look at my blog that would be wonderful and follow me back! For-The-Luv-Of.blogspot.com Look out for some giveaways also like mineral make-up. I am new to this but excited to share ideas on yummy food!Thanks,Brooke

Hi- Found you through Tea Rose’s hop and am a new follower. I’m Your projects. I used to bead a lot, and am trying to get back into it because I still have a lot of it left! I hope you have time to follow my life of crafting and adventure in South Africa at http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com

Ok how cute are you?? I love the way you took the top and made it something that works for you (great deal btw)! The headband is super sweet too!Thanks so much for linking up to Think Pink Sundays!! :)

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Hi There! I'm Rebecca: a 27 year old girly girl who recently lost 100 pounds. I love to craft, cook, am constantly overdressed, and am here to share my journey of trying to stay fit while drinking as much wine as possible.